Ruth Abbott, 88, of Broughton, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Saline Care Center in Harrisburg.There will be no public visitation. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Hickory Hill Cemetery in Walpole, with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating. Burial will follow. Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News on 10/29/2009